Globalization

If that were theoretically possible, it would definitely take a lot of conscious effort, something that society as a whole lacks as of yet in regards to self-awareness. Without a doubt, Western culture is pervasive and its exercise through 'soft power' is striking. The presence of McDonalds in virtually every country, the euro-centric values of beauty that lie within nearly every major culture, and the 'gold standard' – the US dollar – that is now used as a base amount for international trade and comparison all demonstrate how deeply-engrained Western (American in particular) culture has become. In truth, it is hard to see how this could all be undone, as even history was originally presented as a teleological approach to Western dominance through the then-common practice of colonialism. With regards to the extensive spreading tendrils of American culture, I cannot imagine this phenomenon coming unraveled in our lifetime – with the exception of another, newer dominant culture taking its place.